A looping montage of film clips by Lilian Rolfs

Lilian Rolfs

Artist + Filmmaker

See My Work

A collection of film and video works by Lilian Rolfs.

A childhood home

Grá

Grá (2023)

Grá is an interactive art installation piece using elements of video, projection, and sculpture to explore themes of memory and trauma, specifically within the context of Northern Ireland’s “Troubles.” Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Viewing link: https://youtu.be/XcXllw0P0-w

LIAR!

Let It Roll

Let It Roll (2023)

Let It Roll is an original short film based on a scene from my senior thesis screenplay. This scene focuses on the relationship between the main character and her mother. The film was a collaborative effort, thanks to my team of peers who worked seamlessly alongside me under a tight schedule. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.

How to make a bookshelf

How to Make a Bookshelf (2022)

How to Make a Bookshelf is an experimental short film in which the filmmaker uses an everyday item in a nonsensical and unconventional manner, to challenge traditional values and what we as a society deem unusual. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.

The inside of…. My brain

The Inside of…. My Brain (2023)

The Inside of…. My Brain is a desktop documentary—utilizing modern Mac OS computer software as a base for collaging multiple screens or “tabs” to communicate emotions more often internalized than not.

A chat over hours old coffee

A portrait of Theo Haegele

A Portrait of Theo Haegele (2021)

A Portrait of Theo Haegele is a documentary film about my close friend, Theo Haegele, his passion for sculpture, and what it means to him philosophically and emotionally. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.

2018

The Glistening Eastern Sea

The Glistening Eastern Sea (2023)

The Glistening Eastern Sea is an experimental documentary film on my late grandfather. In this piece, I chose to explore the idea of having a conversation with someone who is physically absent. This idea presents itself in the long shots of nature as if nature’s ambiance speaks on behalf of the deceased individual. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Graphic & Promotional Design

A collection of graphic and promotional design projects.

Shut Up and Listen: The Kurt Cobain Special

SHUT UP AND LISTEN Kurt poster

Shut Up and Listen: The Kurt Cobain Special (2024)

I spearheaded the creation of a special segment for my college radio show at SUNY Purchase, honoring the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s passing, including a curated playlist.

Link to recorded segment: https://www.mixcloud.com/wpsr4ever/shut-up-and-listen-kurt-cobain-special/

Beatle-Media

Beatle-Media flyer

Beatle-Media

I co-organized a curatorial exhibition and screening called “Beatle-Media” celebrating the Beatles through physical media (i.e. 16mm film, VHS, vinyl records, CDs).

Viewing link: https://youtube.com/shorts/IJPOwAFlrFY?feature=share

WPSR Sticker

WPSR sticker

WPSR Sticker

A sticker created for WPSR, the college radio station at SUNY Purchase.

About Me

My name is Lilian Rolfs and I am a multimedia artist based in Pleasantville, New York. As a recent college graduate, I am currently seeking opportunities in screenwriting and film/video production. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting and an Associate in Film/Video Production at SUNY Purchase College. For my senior thesis, I wrote an an 80-page feature-length screenplay titled, Let It Roll, in which I explored themes of nostalgia, familial ties, popular culture, and the everlasting impact of art, with a backdrop of 1980s Seattle. My goal as an artist and creator is to produce meaningful and resonant experiences for my audience. I am very interested in experimental approaches to filmmaking and storytelling to achieve that goal and incorporate the reinvention of traditional techniques.

Contact

Interested in working with me? Please see my contact information below.

Email: rolfslilian@gmail.com